STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Basic Safety Training at As Marine Shipping Management Pvt. Ltd
STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) is an essential, entry-level safety program that every seafarer must complete before joining any merchant ship, cruise vessel, or offshore unit. At As Marine Shipping Management Pvt. Ltd., this course is delivered with a strong focus on real-life emergencies, shipboard discipline, and employability across departments.
What Is STCW Basic Safety Training?
STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) is the globally recognized international convention established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that sets the minimum competency standards for training, certification, and watchkeeping for all seafarers worldwide. Adopted in 1978 and significantly amended through the 2010 Manila Amendments, STCW ensures that every individual working at sea—from deck ratings and engine room crew to officers and catering staff—possesses the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to perform their duties safely and effectively.
The Basic Safety Training (BST) package forms the foundational cornerstone of STCW compliance, combining four critical modular courses into a comprehensive entry-level program that equips candidates to respond confidently to life-threatening emergencies at sea. Unlike specialized officer training,
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Modules
Course Modules You Will Learn
01.
Personal Survival Techniques (PST
Personal Survival Techniques (PST) focuses on surviving man-overboard, abandon-ship, and lifeboat scenarios at sea. Candidates master lifejacket donning, immersion suits, liferaft launching and righting, water survival positions, and helicopter rescue procedures during simulated sea-state exercises. This module equips you to stay alive in the harshest ocean conditions for extended periods.
02.
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF)
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF) teaches fire triangle principles, shipboard fire hazards, and rapid response tactics across vessel compartments. Training includes extinguisher types, hose handling, breathing apparatus usage, and live-fire suppression in smoke-filled environments with multinational team coordination. You’ll gain confidence controlling Class A, B, and electrical fires before they escalate.
03.
Elementary First Aid (EFA)
Elementary First Aid (EFA) covers immediate life-saving interventions for common shipboard injuries and medical emergencies. Practical skills include CPR, recovery position, wound dressing, fracture immobilization, hypothermia treatment, and casualty evacuation using stretchers. This ensures you can stabilize casualties until professional medical help arrives via helicopter or shore transfer.
04.
Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (PSSR)
Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (PSSR) emphasizes safe work practices, shipboard discipline, and interpersonal dynamics in diverse crews. Topics include hazard identification, PPE usage, confined space entry, alcohol/drug policies, and emergency alarms/muster stations. It fosters teamwork, communication, and cultural awareness vital for 24/7 shipboard operations.
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